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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include gym, boxing gym, fitness classes studios, group cycle studio, health suite (including sauna and steam room), mind and body studio, and squash courts.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include outdoor pitches.

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• Comments View
  • The leisure centre was undergoing significant building works at the time of survey (February 2024).
  • All facilities in this guide were in use at the time of survey.
  • The lift was out of operation at the time of survey.
  • There was no step-free access to the first floor at the time of survey.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Finsbury Park.
• The nearest underground station is Arsenal.

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Opening Times

• Monday 06:30 - 22:00.
• Tuesday 06:30 - 22:00.
• Wednesday 06:30 - 22:00.
• Thursday 06:30 - 22:00.
• Friday 06:30 - 22:00.
• Saturday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Sunday 08:00 - 18:00.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located at the front and side of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 370cm x 590cm (12ft 2in x 19ft 4in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 21m (22yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The parking area at the front of the building is reserved for staff and Blue Badge holders only.
  • An intercom security barrier is in operation.
  • The height of the intercom is 106cm.
  • The main visitor car park is located at the right hand side of the building.
  • There is also access to the visitor car park off Hornsey Road, opposite the primary school.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 158cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • There is an armchair and sofa located within the reception area.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in the gym, and in other activity rooms during scheduled sessions.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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• Comments View
  • There is a boxing gym on the first floor.
  • There is a 42cm high climb onto the boxing ring.

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Fitness Suite (The Gym)

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located on the ground floor, ahead from reception, on the left.
  • The fitness suite is 23m (25yd 6in) from the main entrance.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The opening is 85cm (2ft 9in) wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
  • Training provided is during gym staff certification.
  • Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes lateral pull down machines, arm bikes, barbells and hand weights.
  • A portable hearing assistance system is not available for induction.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.
• Comments View
  • The flooring is a mixture of wood laminate and rubber.
  • Some of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is a small step up onto the rubberised floor surfaces.

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Lift (**OUT OF USE**)

• The lift is located ahead from reception, then on the left at the end.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 37m (40yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The clear door width is 84cm (2ft 9in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 107cm x 145cm (3ft 6in x 4ft 9in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • The lift was out of use at the time of survey due to significant building works (February 2024).
  • There was only stepped access to facilities on the first floor via the main stairs.
  • Please refer to the Other Floors section in this guide for further details.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are all areas on the first floor.

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First Floor Health Suite

• The health suite is located on the first floor, to the right of the building.
• There is not level access to the health suite.
• The health suite is a shared gender facility.
• The health suite is 130m from the lift.
• The health suite is located right out of the lift, to the very end of the corridor, turn left, then on the right.
• There is a keypad at the doorway.
• The height of the keypad is 130cm.
• The keypad code is available from reception via a wrist band with the code indicated.
• The single door opens away from you (push).
• The width of the door opening is 75cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• There is an exit button 120cm from the floor.
• There is seating with armrests and sun lounger style recliners available within the health suite.
• There is also a sauna and a steam room inside the health suite.
• There is level access into both the sauna and the steam room.
• The sauna and steam room doors open away from you (push).
• The steam room door is 64cm wide.
• The sauna door is 85cm wide.

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Access Point (Outdoor Football Pitches)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located to the left hand side of the building.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens towards you (pull).
  • The gate is difficult to open.
  • The gate has a sliding bolt lock.
  • The width of the gap is 120cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right of the access points.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 144cm (4ft 9in).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the access points.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

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Outdoor Football Pitches

• The astroturf 3G pitches are available through online booking.
• The pitches are open from 08:00 - 22:00.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Peninsula Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 47m (51yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the rear left of the building.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from reception.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 372cm x 194cm (12ft 2in x 6ft 4in).
  • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 216cm.
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 121cm.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are clinical waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 79cm (2ft 7in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • There is a dropdown rail on the left hand side of the toilet.
  • The flush is on the right hand side of the toilet.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor Health Suite - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the entrance to the health suite.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter.
  • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 135cm x 259cm (4ft 5in x 8ft 6in).
  • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 82cm.
  • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 101cm (3ft 4in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is currently no level access to this toilet as the lift was out of order at the time of the survey.

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Standard Changing Room (First Floor Health Suite)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 130m (142yd 6in) from the lift.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 167m (182yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located within the health suite on the first floor.
• There is not level access to the standard changing room(s).
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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Standard Changing Room (First Floor)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located within the female and male standard toilets on the first floor.
• There is not level access to the standard changing room(s).
• Shower facilities are not available within the changing room(s).

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• Comments View
  • The female standard changing room is 27m from the lift.
  • The female standard changing room is 63m from the reception desk.
  • The male standard changing room is 20m from the lift.
  • The male standard changing room is 57m from the reception desk.

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Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor Standard Changing Room)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the female toilets are moderate to good.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are moderate to good.

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Parent and Baby Room (First Floor)

• There is a parent and baby room for public use.
• The parent and baby room is located on the first floor, near the standard changing rooms.
• The parent and baby room is approximately 14m from the lift.
• There is stepped access to the parent and baby room.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
• There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
• The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
• The baby change table is not height adjustable.
• The height of the baby change table once extended is 94cm (3ft 1in).
• There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
• There is/are not chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
• There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Additional Info

• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.